relive Ireland’s narrow success against Italy

The XV du Clover does not stop. Two weeks after ending the series of 14 victories of the Blues (32-19), Ireland chained a third success in the 6 Nations Tournament, Saturday February 25, against Italy (34-20). At the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, the Irish pocketed the offensive bonus point and thus consolidated their first place in the standings. Andy Farrell’s players were however challenged by an enticing Italian outfit throughout the game.

With maximum efficiency, the Clover XV led to the break thanks to tries from James Ryan (3rd), Hugo Keenan (13th), Bundee Aki (20th) and Mack Hansen (35th), without taking the lead. wide, taken up by the achievements of Stephen Varney (7th) and Pierre Bruno (40 + 1st). Long in the locker room, the Irish finally sealed their success in the 72nd minute of play, through a new try from Mack Hansen.